Consulting Mastery Scaling beyond the solo consultant
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Jul 15, 2024 Transitioning from solo consulting to a team-based model can be tricky. Key insights include the timing of your first hires and strategies for maintaining quality as you grow. The importance of self-awareness and overcoming ego is emphasized, as fears of losing control often hinder collaboration. Listeners learn to balance immediate revenue needs with the long-term benefits of building a team. Specialization is highlighted as a crucial factor for sustainable growth, helping consultants focus on their strengths while navigating the complexities of the business.
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Know Your Team Needs
- Successful team building requires knowing what kind of team you want and why you need it.
- Self-awareness about these motives helps avoid premature or hesitant hires.
Prerequisites for Hiring Consultants
- Confirm product market fit and overcapacity before hiring client-facing team members.
- Hiring before meeting these prerequisites creates confusion and operational chaos.
Balance Workload and Sales
- Don’t wait till you are overwhelmed to hire; recognize when overwork impacts marketing and sales.
- Build capacity selectively to avoid neglecting business development and maintaining pipeline.